82. 4 Hidden Leaks Stealing Your Profit And How to Fix Them Today

Business Advisor Podcast

In this week episode, I discuss the silent killer of profits—money leakage—and how it affects businesses, including accountants and bookkeepers. Leakage isn't just about small expenses or unnecessary subscriptions; it’s about hidden inefficiencies, poor systems, and a lack of financial clarity that drains profits monthly. Many business owners think they need more clients, but fixing leaks is crucial before pursuing growth. I’ll break down common money leaks in sales, productivity, margins, and debt.

I also share a real-life example of Maria, my integrator, uncovering £60,000 in unbilled fees for a consulting firm. As advisors, we have a unique opportunity to help clients spot and fix these leaks, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.

Key Takeaways:

1. Sales Leaks: Poor follow-ups and processes cause leads to slip away. "Leads falling through the cracks...is not a sales problem; it's a follow-up problem." – Amanda C. Watts

2. Productivity Leaks: Time wasted on low-value tasks impacts efficiency. "If the wrong people are doing the wrong work, they're leaking money without even realising it." – Amanda C. Watts

3. Margin Leaks: Underpricing services and scope creep reduce profitability. "Many of you give advice away for free...you’re sitting on so much value." – Amanda C. Watts

4. Debt Leaks: Slow payments and poor cash flow management hurt businesses. "Businesses don’t just leak money from inefficiencies—they can literally be owed money and not collect it." – Amanda C. Watts

5. Advisors’ Role: Advisors should help clients identify and fix leaks effectively. "Your job as an advisor is to help them spot leaks, help them fix it, and prevent it from ever happening again." – Amanda C. Watts

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